Senior Project Assistant

Join ADB to facilitate project administration in Sri Lanka.

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Application deadline 10 months ago: Friday 27 Jun 2025 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Join ADB to facilitate project administration in Sri Lanka.

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Open only to nationals and permanent residents of Sri Lanka.
3 years of experience in project administration or related field.

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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Project Assistant is assigned to the Sri Lanka Resident Mission (SLRM) within the South Asia Department. You will be based at SLRM Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

You will report to the designated International Staff and Officer (as applicable).

Your Role

As a Senior Project Assistant, you will provide coordination and analytical support to the functions of project administration in SLRM in general.

You will:

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Sri Lanka.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging project you worked on and how you handled it?	This question assesses problem-solving and project management skills.	Highlight a specific project, discuss the challenges, and explain your approach to resolving them.
How do you ensure effective communication among project stakeholders?	This question evaluates your coordination skills and stakeholder management.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to stay organized in your project administration tasks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you contributed to improving project administration in a previous role.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when multiple projects have conflicting deadlines?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation when you had to adapt to significant changes in a project. What was your role?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to alleviate project risks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep yourself motivated during long-term projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.